kənˈfə:m v.tr. 1
provide support for the truth or correctness
of;
make definitely valid (confirmed my suspicions;
confirmed his arrival time). 2 (foll. by in)
encourage (a person) in (an
opinion etc.). 3
establish more firmly (power,
possession, etc.). 4
ratify (a
treaty, possession,
title, etc.); make formally valid. 5
administer the
religious rite of
confirmation to. øøconfirmative adj. confirmatory adj. [ME f. OF confermer f. L confirmare (as
com-, firm(1))]